International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
The IASB is the independent standard-setting board within the IFRS Foundation that develops IFRS Accounting Standards. The IFRS Foundation oversees the institutional framework; the board sets standards through a process involving consultation. Local law and regulators determine how those standards are adopted and enforced in a particular jurisdiction.
Worked example
It issued IFRS 18 on presentation and disclosure.
Common mistake
The IASB does not enforce standards in individual jurisdictions.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | FA | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| ACCA | K1 | Direct | July 2027–August 2028 |
| CIMA | BA3 | Direct | Official assessment-window verification pending |
| FIA | FFA | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
